Cape Town - Close to 300kW in a hatchback? That power figure became a reality when Audi fitted its RS3 with the world's most powerful five-cylinder production engine.
For comparison, Mercedes-AMG produce the world's most powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged engine in the world, it produces 280kW.
Hot-hatch power war
Which hatchback boasts the highest power output in SA? We nailed down 5 contenders.
The list is an eclectic bunch; three four-cylinder engines, one five- cylinder and a solitary six-cylinder unit.
Displacement varies from 2.0-litres to a massive 3.0-litre. The only common denominator is turbocharging.
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Check out the full list below the clip:
Audi RS 3 Sportback (2.5-litre, 5-cylinder turbocharged) - R895 500
Mercedes-AMG A45 (2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged) - R773 914
Ford Focus RS (2.3-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged) - R699 900
BMW M140i (3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged) - R662 102
Volkswagen Golf R (2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged) - R647 300